to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
to be surprised; to be astonished
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
form; shape; figure; visage
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
now; the present time; just now; another; more
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
how; in what way; how about
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
story; tale; talk; discussion
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
special duty; being in sole charge of a duty; senior managing director; executive director
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
myself; yourself; I; me; you
underestimation; undervaluation
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face